Trump branded crazy over apocalyptic Iran threats
Even some former allies have called for the 79-year-old Republican's removal from office after a series of outlandish and sometimes expletive-riddled social media posts
American journalist Shelly Kittleson released, say Iraqi officials
The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement earlier in the day it had decided to free Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted on March 31
A Lebanese seafarer caught in a double-whammy amid the West Asia war
Hundreds of merchant ships are stuck in the Gulf unable to move up or down the Strait of Hormuz
On Indias updated climate pledges
Indias announcement of its revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement prompts scrutiny of its existing climate mitigation actions and the need to factor in the countrys developmental costs alongside those of meeting its climate commitments
Indonesian govt says 2026 Hajj preparations nearly complete
Indonesias Hajj and Umrah minister said preparations for the 2026 pilgrimage are nearly complete, with the first ...
RI's finance minister says fuel subsidy policy follows president
Indonesias finance minister said key economic policies, including keeping subsidized fuel prices unchanged ...
World Health Day promotes science-based care for the elderly: Ministry
The Ministry of Health stated that World Health Day 2026 is a crucial moment to foster cross-sector collaboration and ...
-The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) today signed a USD 15 million development loan agreement with the Republic of ...
Maluku, Netherlands boost ties in education and commodities
The Maluku Provincial Government and the Dutch Government are strengthening strategic cooperation in education and ...
Industry Ministry encourages SMEs to optimize digital technology
The Industry Ministry urges small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to optimize the use of technology, as opportunities for ...
Indonesia focuses on financing for UK-backed shipbuilding project
Indonesias plan to develop about 1,500 fishing vessels under the Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) with the ...
BI optimizes monetary instruments following rupiah's depreciation
Bank Indonesia (BI) is optimizing its monetary instruments, specifically by strengthening pro-market monetary ...
Trump warns 'whole civilisation will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires
Mr. Trump warns of devastating consequences for Iran if demands are not met, escalating tensions further
Oil price tops US$100 to reduce growth by 0.1 percent: Bappenas
Indonesia would experience a 0.1 percent economic slowdown if global oil prices remain at US$100 per barrel until June, ...
Indonesia invites Uzbekistan to co-produce cultural history films
Indonesia has invited Uzbekistanto co-produce historical and cultural films, as part of efforts to deepen ...
Community infrastructure benefits low-income communities: Ministry
Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo said that the Community-Based Infrastructure (IBM) program directly benefits the ...
Indonesia's navy probes suspected unmanned sub found off Lombok
Indonesias navy is investigating a suspected unmanned underwater vehicle discovered in waters north of Gili ...
'Dana IndonesiaRaya' strengthens cultural ecosystem: MPR
Deputy Chair of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Mordijat said that the transformation of Dana ...
RI Govt aims to complete 100 Red-and-White fishermen villages by May
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono says 100 Red-and-White Fishermen Villages (KNMP) are ...
Pakistan's efforts to end West Asia war approaching critical stage: Iran's envoy
Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam said Iran prioritises diplomacy but insists that any negotiated outcome must ensure a permanent resolution to the conflict
Indonesia retains food security amid global disruptions: Minister
Indonesias food security remains relatively intact in the face of global disruptions to logistics and soaring ...
Indonesian govt urges soybean importers to curb price hikes
Indonesias agriculture minister urged importers on Tuesday to avoid excessive soybean price increases, warning ...
Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount
Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.
Free health screenings provides hope for TB elimination: minister
Indonesia is stepping up its efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) through free health screening programs and ...
VP promotes farm modernization, youth participation in agriculture
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka encouraged agricultural modernization and strengthening the role of young farmers ...
Indonesia mulls 25 pct salary cut for ministers
The Indonesian government will discuss a proposal to cut ministers' salaries in the coming days as part of budget ...
National food balance secure amid global turmoil, El Nino: Bapanas
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) head Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed the national food supply is secure, even in ...
Indonesian parliament speaker urges end to Middle East hostilities
Speaker of Indonesias Peoples Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ahmad Muzani urged Iran, Israel, and the United ...
Gov't prioritizes inclusive access in 2026 student admissions system
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Muti ensured that the 2026 New Student Admission System (SPMB) ...
Indonesian tofu, tempeh producers struggle amid global price shocks
Indonesian tofu and tempeh producers in Bekasi, West Java, are struggling to stay afloat as global price shocks push up ...
President Masoud Pezeshkian made the comment on X just ahead of U.S. President Donald Trumps deadline to bomb power stations and bridges in Iran if it doesnt loosen its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz
Regional heads to map agricultural areas ahead of dry season: Minister
Regional heads have been asked to map drought prone agricultural areas ahead of the dry season caused by the El ...
On March 26, 2026,Highstar successfully held its Malaysia Tabless Cell Base Commissioning Ceremony and Global ...
Indonesia's rice stock strong amid uncertainty, El Nio: minister
Indonesia's rice reserves reached 4.6 million tons as of April 7, sufficient to withstand global pressures and ...
Indonesian presidential palaces to open for student visits
Indonesia's presidential palaces will be open for school visits to introduce the nation's governance to younger ...
Indonesian govt offers incentives for internship certification support
Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower will provide rewards and program priority to companies facilitating competency ...
India's top court hears challenges to ruling on women's entry into temple
Experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms in India.
Doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government's pay and workforce deal
The government has now withdrawn a pledge to fund 1,000 additional specialty training posts that it said had been contingent on the deal being accepted
VP Gibran visits quake-hit church in North Sulawesi
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited the Bunda Hati Kudus Yesus Catholic Church in Rumengkor ...
Ministry pushes tech-driven waste management collaboration
Indonesias Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology said it is accelerating national waste ...
Elderly German killed in Lampung house fire
An elderly German national died in a house fire in Kampung Jawa Village, Pesisir Barat, Lampung, on Monday morning, an ...
Vice President Gibran visits quake-hit community in North Sulawesi
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited quake-hit communities in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, following a ...
Agriculture minister says free meal program boosts village economy
Indonesia's Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Monday the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...
VP Gibran pushes downstreaming, market access for NTT products
Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Monday urged downstreaming and broader market access for local ...
Indonesia prepares 3.5 million tons of CPO for mandatory B50 program
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that 3.5 million tons of crude palm oil have been prepared to support ...
India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
Indonesia, Japan collaborate to bolster fisheries human resources
The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is collaborating with the Japan International Cooperation ...
Air Chief Marshal visits the U.S. to boost defence ties
The visit comes amid a series of high-level exchanges between India and the U.S., reflecting growing strategic convergence
OJK shuts down 953 illegal online lenders in Q1 2026
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) stated that it had blocked 953 illegal online lending entities throughout the ...
Govt issues sanctions against 67 companies after Sumatra floods
The Ministry of Environment has issued administrative sanctions against 67 companies across three flood-hit provinces ...
Irans lost the key post offers comic relief amid global tension
Irans sarcastic remarks come after the U.S. presidentwarned Tehran of devastating attacks on its major infrastructures, including power installations and bridges, if the Strait, an important energy chokepoint, is notopenedbefore the ultimatum
From cities to villages: harnessing the economic engine of Eid al-Fitr
From cities to villages, millions of people traveled for the Eidal-Fitrhomecoming, or locally known as ...
Upgrading trust in KoreaIndonesia's strategic partnership
When Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Seoul on March 31, following a state visit to Japan, ...
Govt targets renovation of 400 thousand people's houses in 2026
The government conveyed plans to improvethe public housing renovation program in 2026, targeting the renovation ...
OJK strengthens crypto ecosystem in response to transaction slowdown
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is encouraging the strengthening of the crypto industry, in response to the ...
Indonesia sets fuel surcharge ceiling to 38 percent amid rising costs
The government has officially set the fuel surcharge ceiling at 38 percent in response to the surge in aviation fuel ...
Waste management rate reaches 26 percent, up from 2024: Minister
Minister of EnvironmentHanif Faisol Nurofiqannounced the current national waste management rate has reached ...
Inflation in disaster-hit Sumatra eases as distribution recovers: govt
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stated that monthly inflation (month-to-month) in three disaster-affected ...
Extreme weather diverts several flights at Soekarno-Hatta Airport
State-owned airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) in Tangerang, Banten, diverted several ...
Indonesia to roll out B50 biodiesel from July 1: Lahadalia
Indonesia will implement B50 biodiesel starting July 1 after nearly six months of trials showed positive results, ...
Deputy minister calls for regions' commitment to eliminating TB
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Akhmad Wiyagus called for regional governments' commitment to accelerating ...
Indonesia advances capital shift with 50 VP staff in Nusantara
Around 50 staff members of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka have begun working in Nusantara (IKN), ...
Govt still reviewing adjustments to non-subsidized fuel prices
The government is currently reviewing the possibility of adjusting the prices of non-subsidized fuel. Coordinating ...
Lawmaker pushes for development of Dumai-Malacca RoRo ferry service
An Indonesian lawmaker urged the government to immediately carry out the development of the roll-on roll-off (RoRo) ...
Indonesia shift LPG import from Middle East to US and Australia
Indonesia has redirected its imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the Middle East to the United States and ...
Prabowo calls ministers to push housing plan for rail-side residents
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto summoned senior officials, including Housing and Settlement Minister Maruarar ...
VP Gibran reviews revitalized elementary school in Kupang
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the newly revitalized classrooms and facilities of Kaniti ...
Indonesia, S. Korea sign MoU to boost offshore energy cooperation
Indonesia and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in the offshore plant ...
Indonesian govt to renovate 2,000 homes to curb tuberculosis spread
Indonesia will renovate 2,000 homes to improve ventilation and help prevent tuberculosis (TB), the Health Ministry said ...
RI furniture inks US$743,000 in potential deals at Budapest fair
Indonesian furniture and home dcor products recorded potential transactions worth US$743,070 at the Home Design ...
Minister urges weekly work-from-home policy at universities
Indonesias Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto has called on universities ...
VP Gibran urges unity, tolerance amid global tensions
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Monday urged Indonesians to safeguard national unity and strengthen interfaith ...
Indonesia open to importing oil from Russia amid supply risks
Indonesia is open to importing oil from any country, including Russia, to secure domestic fuel supplies amid global ...
VP Gibran backs bid to list Kupang Easter parade nationally
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Monday backed a proposal to include Kupangs Easter Parade Festival in ...
No increase in subsidized fuel prices through 2026: Finance Minister
Indonesias Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said subsidized fuel prices will remain unchanged through the ...
Deputy Minister urges expansion of free meals for 3B group
Indonesias Deputy Minister for Population and Family Development, Ratu Ayu Isyana Bagoes Oka, has called for the ...
Indonesia pushes for fair digital music royalties at ASEAN IP forum
Indonesia is pressing Southeast Asian neighbors to adopt fairer rules for digital-era music royalties, using the 78th ...
Russian drone attack on Ukraines Odesa kills three, Regional Governor says
With the war now in its fifth year, Moscow has escalated its attacks on Odesa, a key logistics hub in southern Ukraine and the countrys largest port, handling the majority of the Ukrainian grain and other maritime exports
OJK sees stable financial sector amid global tensions
Indonesias Financial Services Authority, (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/OJK), said the countrys financial ...
At least 45 dead, including 23 children, in North-West Pakistan in rain-related incidents
A fresh spell of rain is expected across various parts of the province till April 9, Says the Director General of Provincial Disaster Management Authority
Why did Iran war not affect Chinas energy security so far?
How has China diversified its energy sources and consumption patterns to strengthen energy security?
SMU emerges as world's most improved university in QS Subject Rankings
Singapore Management University(SMU) has recorded strong gains in the latest QS World University Rankings ...
Huawei's 6th Global Installer Summit was held in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, China. More than 500 partners and ...
Indonesia's Komdigi clarifies Steam game ratings amid public backlash
Indonesias Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has moved to clarify confusion surrounding ...
Lianlian DigiTech Announces 2025 Annual Results
Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd.(HKEX: 2598) (Lianlian DigiTech or the Company), a ...
Indonesia's P2P Lending Grows 25%, JULO Strengthens Credit Quality
Indonesia'sfintech lending (P2P lending) industry continues to demonstrate strong growth. Data from the ...
La Bourriche 133 Makes a Strong Debut in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026
Following the much-anticipated reveal of the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, La Bourriche 133 has achieved a ...
Hainan Daily Press Group, Malaysia's Nanyang Siang Pau Jointly Release ASEAN Investment Survey
A report fromHainan International Media Center: Over 70 percent of surveyed ASEAN enterprises recognize ...
AI-Powered Innovation and Sustainable Packaging Headline April RX Huabo 2026 Shenzhen Gift Fair
As AI technology becomes more integrated into everyday life, the global gift industry is entering a new phase of ...
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
Israel, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported a barrage of missile and drone strikes
